Hospice Volunteering

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

I wasn’t an official music volunteer nor was I a music therapist. I hoped that the music might reach deep inside and help them with their journey. He brings along his guitar, and asks each person (or their family members) what sort of music they enjoy. Sometimes he will have only one visit before the client dies.

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Hospice News

MARCH 28, 2024

Leigh Jenks, Hospice and Palliative Care Music Therapist for Blue Ridge Hospice, has been named a 2023 Frontline Honors honoree by Hospice News. Jenks: I grew up loving music: making music, sharing music, enjoying music and I also LOVED helping people. I get to witness how music effects them in all different ways.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Some palliative care operators already offer some forms of alternative medicine, such as music therapy, aromatherapy and massage, among many others. Alternative medicine includes any of a range of medical therapies that are not regarded as orthodox by the medical profession.

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Life & Death Matters

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Guest Contributor – Bev Foster I have always had a strong sense that music is my close companion along the journey of life. Music continues to accompany me through various life passages giving me a deeper sense of connection and belonging, rekindling old bonds and forming new ones.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Grief camp programs have included pet, art and music therapies alongside group activities such as martial arts, yoga, meditation, hiking and ziplining, among others. These activities are aimed at helping children to process anxiety, stress, depression and trauma experiences associated with a loss.

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Hospice News

JULY 3, 2024

The scope of Hospice of the Chesapeake’s grief programs includes a range of services, including music, pet and integrative arts therapy, a yoga group and therapeutic writing programs. Other services include music therapy and some disease-specific support groups, including one for dementia.

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American In-Home Care

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The power of music on our moods is monumental. It stands to reason that incorporating music into caring for a loved one can also have profound effects. It stands to reason that incorporating music into caring for a loved one can also have profound effects. How Can Music Help Someone With Dementia?

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Sweet Dreams also involves the development of a personalized evening bedtime ritual; aroma therapy; sound or music therapy; warm, sometimes weighted blankets, and other activities to promote comfort such as low lighting, soft music or soothing conversations.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Dubbed The Retreat at Quarters Lake, services available at the new center include individual grief counseling and support groups, as well as art, music and pet therapies. A main goal is to provide a comprehensive support system for individuals of all ages and backgrounds, according to Catherine Schendel, CEO of The Hospice of Baton Rouge.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Post-affiliation, the combined hospice will offer hospice, geriatric and palliative care, as well as pediatric services, grief care, dementia support, music therapy, veterans’ program and culturally specific initiatives. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The camp features activities like arts and crafts, music, writing, discussion groups to teach coping skills and help them express their feelings.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

VNA provides a range of home-based services, including hospice care, Advanced Illness Management (AIM), community-based palliative care, private duty care, Visit-A-Bit, vaccination, wellness and music appreciation programs. The organization will now become part of SSM Health at Home. “I

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Traditions Health

JANUARY 12, 2025

This may require adding window coverings, lamps, soft music, white noise, a fan, a heater, or blankets. One of the first steps is deciding where to place the bed, considering patient comfort and accessibility for caregivers. The hospice team will talk with you or your loved one about lighting, sound, and temperature preferences.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The nonprofit provides adult and pediatric hospice care, which includes music therapy, among other interdisciplinary services. Treasure Coast Hospice also offers veteran and bereavement services, including its annual summer program for children, Camp Good Grief.

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Traditions Health

MARCH 10, 2025

Playing music at a low volume or singing to them. We recommend: Applying lotion to their feet, legs, hands, and arms. Keeping their lips moist with lip balm. Offering a gentle massage if thats something theyve enjoyed in the past. Providing oral care, if they need and want it, with the help of the hospice team. Speaking gently to them.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Pathways Hospice Pathways Hospice Inpatient rooms at Pathways’ inpatient center It also features a non-denominational chapel and large family room that contains a fireplace and a Steinway baby grand piano that provides music each afternoon. Private meeting areas and cooking space for families are also available.

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Seasons Hospice

MARCH 28, 2024

Music has a remarkable ability to evoke emotions, spark memories, and uplift spirits. For seniors, music therapy offers a powerful tool for improving overall well-being and quality of life. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of music therapy for seniors and how it can enhance their lives in various ways.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 23, 2024

The organization’s bereavement services involve interdisciplinary professionals that range from specialized grief and licensed mental health counselors to licensed clincial social workers and music therapists, among others. “We

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Examples include pet programs, services tailored to veterans and complementary care like massage or aroma and music therapy. Programs that go beyond the traditional realm of hospice care can help providers distinguish themselves in the marketplace. Hospice of Redmond is not alone in its efforts to help patients with their pets.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

GMCH offers hospice, palliative, perinatal, respite and bereavement care, along with art, music and various other therapies. Established in 2004, the nonprofit provider has since cared for more than 1,000 patients and families coping with complex and chronic medical conditions.

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Hospice News

APRIL 30, 2024

They can also have skill sets in music and aromatherapies, reiki, yoga and meditation, that can aid in symptom burden among patients, Sullivan added. Doulas have a lot of various skill sets they can bring to the table,” Sullivan told Hospice News.

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Hospice News

MAY 31, 2024

The interdisciplinary services involved in hospice and palliative care could help improve support for anorexia patients and their families through increased social worker support, spiritual and respite care, as well as holistic services such as meditation, reiki, massage, music and pet therapies.

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Hospice News

JUNE 6, 2022

Pediatric patients will have access to technology, art supplies, activities, music and toys, along with a “Village Row” area featuring a soda shop, gaming room and general store. “We Heather’s House will provide a space for children and teens to receive concurrent care alongside hospice services.

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Key message: Listen to the music. Alex, could you play for us “Listen to the Music” by the Doobie Brothers? One is I think only real humans can appreciate real music, so this is real music. I still think it’s more like the jazz than it is like the classical music. All the time. ;). Here we go.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 2, 2023

Like clinicians, volunteers have connected with patients through telehealth, offering virtual art, pet and music therapy sessions, along with online yoga, meditation and spiritual care. Some hospices have leveraged technology to keep volunteers virtually engaged.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 15, 2024

I also think there’s other outside opportunities, like investing in complementary therapies like music and massage and investing in our palliative care department. We have lots of opportunities in our markets. I do believe palliative care is the future. I think it’s going to be a Medicare benefit.

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Community Home Health Care

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Engage their senses : Play familiar holiday music, display cherished decorations and photos, or bake treats that bring back warm memories. Heres how to make the season more comfortable: Maintain routines : Keep meals, sleep schedules, and daily activities as close to normal as possible.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Music, art and meditation therapists have increasingly stepped into grief care teams, along with clinicians seeking less medically-focused roles, according to Marissa Watson-Bane, manager of AccentCare’s bereavement center. Care coordinators and counselors are among the bereavement roles in shortest supply, Bishop stated.

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EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Chaired by Steve Marshall, the session will include presentations on: What is music therapy, and how is it applied within palliative and end-of-life care- Dr Lisa Graham-Wisener Music therapy in bereavement – what are the benefits? Dr Lisa Graham-Wisener What is the future role of music therapy in bereavement?

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Hospice News

MAY 16, 2022

That is music to the ears of health plan executives.”. “The data and the evidence are there to show that when palliative care is done effectively early on, you do avoid hospitalizations and you avoid unnecessary visits to the [emergency department (ED)].

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Personalized engagement: Plan activities that reflect a residents lifelong passions, whether its art, science, music or history. Interdisciplinary storytelling: Train staff to integrate legacy into care by learning key aspects of a residents life, tapping into long-term memory, and incorporating them into daily interactions.

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American In-Home Care

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Activities like listening to favorite holiday music, decorating the home together, or watching classic holiday movies can be a great way to enjoy each other’s company without extensive preparation. Remember, traditions don’t have to be big to be meaningful; the focus should be on togetherness and what brings simple joy.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Community PedsCare program has an interdisciplinary staff of about 22 employees including a chaplain, social workers, child life specialists, music therapists and a respite program with registered nurses that provide care to families, among others.

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Hospice News

JULY 11, 2024

We have music therapy. So even though 40% of our patients die within the first nine days, and the average life expectancy is under 30 days, we think of a patient as living today. We have recreation, seven days a week, 365 days a year, for patients — bingo, ceramics, woodworking. Juilliard comes here regularly to entertain our patients.

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Caregiver Support Services

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The activities, such as gardening and music, are intended to answer the “now what?” It is designed to give families a way to explain the disease to young children with sensitivity and respect. Prompted by the family tree scenario I noted earlier, the storybook is uniquely followed by an intergenerational activities section.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 2, 2022

And then maybe play music and do that and say those three words together. And then we can speed it up or slow it down with the music and say the words about those images behind you. There’s a lot happening in music. And then do it with your whole arm. We just made a movement soundscape. Your whole arm.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Additional services include medical equipment assistance, a telehospice program, and music, reiki and pet therapies, among others. The hospice and palliative care provider has an inpatient facility and also offers community-based end-of-life care.

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